Velir Studios team members have had extensive experience developing web sites, Intranets, and Extranets from concept through production. Our specific expertise lies in creating dynamic, data-driven web-based applications with a focus on intuitive user-interfaces and elegant graphic design.

Strategic Consulting
Velir engages our clients in detailed planning discussions with a strong focus on the long-term goals of the organization as a whole, and the specific goals of the project at hand. These strategic planning sessions ensure a streamlined and goal-driven development process. As deliverables during this phase, Velir offers:

• Reader-friendly planning documents and project profilers
• Site maps and user-pathway diagrams
• Maintenance and growth strategies
• Technical training sessions and detailed style guides and technical documentation

Programming and Development
The selection and use of the appropriate tools and technologies is a corner stone of a successful web site. Velir prides itself on its ability to employ a wide range of open source and proprietary programming languages, tools and technologies to make our clients' visions a sustainable reality. Programming and development capabilities include:

• On the Server
  • Cross-platform programming with CGI, Perl, PHP, and Java servlets
  • Custom programming under Unix/Linux, Apache, NT, IIS
  • Custom programming with ASP and Cold Fusion
  • Database design and development
  • Off-line and legacy database integration
  • E-commerce enabled systems
  • Custom, web-based administration tools for "1-click" publishing, database management, mailing lists, and polls
  • On-line registration systems

• On the Browser
  • Cross-browser HTML and JavaScript programming
  • Cross-browser DHTML and CSS
  • Content negotiation for browser-based customization and personalization
  • Wide range of tools for development, including Dreamweaver, HomeSite, FrontPage, Cold Fusion Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, and more.

User-centric, Interactive Design
Design begins with a question: what will the user expect and what visuals will they respond to? This begins the process of user-centric design...making design decisions from the standpoint of the user. Every Velir project is focused on providing the most intuitive, elegant, and easy-to-use system for the site's users. To do this, we employ a wide range of tools and techniques, including:

• Macromedia Flash, Director, and Dreamweaver design and programming
• Custom illustrations and logo design
• Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and traditional graphic design/page layout tools
• Image optimization and compression

Marketing and Print Collateral
Velir recognizes that a web site does not live in a vacuum, it must be promoted and marketed using traditional print material as well as on-line outlets. Print and marketing services include:

• Banner advertising
• CD-ROM development
• Print collateral, including brochures, full color post cards, and more

Hosting and Site Maintenance
Through a partnership with leading hosting providers, Velir can offer its clients cost-effective, 24x7x365, web hosting services. Services include:

• Virtual, dedicated, and co-located NT and Unix/Linux hosting
• Secure transactions and shopping carts
• On-demand traffic analysis
• Direct access to all files, databases, and scripts
  

We're also available for related projects such as web site promotion and web-related seminars and workshops.